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O Connells Woodless Chardonnay 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:05:09 +0000

A woodless Chardonnay is referred to as a naked Chardonnay and brings back the enjoyment of the grape varietal itself, without ‘oaked’ notes and ‘toast’ or ‘vanilla’. A crisp and refreshing vibrant wine with fresh notes of green apple with hints of lemon guides us to a subdued melon flavour with floral notes in an easy glass appeal style.

Light and delicate seafood dishes such as grilled prawns, oysters, or sashimi complement the wine’s crispness.

Serve at 9-12 Deg.

Pairs well with vegetable tempura, grilled asparagus, or dishes featuring zucchini and bell peppers.

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O Connells Dry Rose 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:02:58 +0000

Fresh aromas of pomegranate, watermelon and subtle florals. The palate is light, zesty and refreshing, showing grapefruit, red berries and a hint of cucumber, with bright acidity and a clean, crisp finish.

Serve at 8-10 Deg.

Pair with chicken salad, Mediterranean-style dishes or grilled prawns.

Best enjoyed young and fresh, but will cellar well for another 1-2 years.

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O Connells Shiraz 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:46:25 +0000

A bold, full bodied wine with aromatic notes of smoke, black fruit and pepper spice. Subtle complexities are licorice, cacao and cola. Flavors are ripe and pleasingly complex. A really full range of flavors. The full mouth feel is dynamic on the range of senses.

Given the light nature of the wine and the fruitiness thereof, it is ideal for burgers, ribs, stews, pastas. In fact a host of weighed and flavor intense foods are also suited to Shiraz.

Serve at 16-18 Deg.

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O Connells Merlot 2025

Louis Coetzee — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:54:43 +0000

Soft tannins with an orchestra of black berries gives an indication of wood displaying a smoky, spicy nose. The wine is not for aging as the acidity has been lowered in cellar allowing the wine to become “sessionable” and extremely smooth contrary to the usual “chalky” expectations. Look for the “pencil box” notes on the nose and the distinctive “green bell pepper”.

Serve at 15-18 Deg.

Pair with piquant stews, curry and char grilled steaks. Pork and poultry dishes. Roast chicken, rib roasts and pizza all welcome the ripe berry mouth feel.

Enjoy now and within 2 to 3 years from vintage.

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O Connells Cabernet Sauvignon

Louis Coetzee — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 10:18:20 +0000

Joyous dark red plums and ripe cherries leap out of earthy beetroot, almond skins and leathery pencil shavings with a surprise memory of dusty rhubarb.

Might encourage a black forest cake pursuit. Will definitely do justice to a tender mushroom crusted fillet mignon with Gratin Dauphinois.

The wine will benefit from at least 3-5 years of bottle age before drinking, possibly more depending on vintage characteristics and your taste preference.

Serve at 16-18 Deg.

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O Connells Sauvignon Blanc 2026

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:38:45 +0000

Well balanced tropical nose with hints of green apple, limes and melon with mystical aromas of white peach. The fruitiness encircles the mineral core with character, giving rise to peach and gooseberry notes resulting in a lingering and full aftertaste. It has a “crisp” and fresh” offering. A slight vanilla influence with subdued canned asparagus rounds off a full bouquet.

Serve at 7-9 Deg.

Its crisp acidity and citrus notes complement dishes like grilled sea bass with lemon herb marinade and a side of asparagus.

Best enjoyed within 1–3 years from vintage.

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